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MMA Comments for the Week Beginning June 14, 2010
Written by Raymond Merriman   

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 This week’s column is for all you “ass kickers” out there. You have a compatriot in very high places! Last week’s column had stated, “On Thursday, June 10, Mercury will enter its home sign of Gemini (along with the Moon). They will both form a mutable square to Mars the next day, June 11. Words matter and it is best keep one’s thoughts under control, unless you like an argument, or risk offending others. It will be interesting to watch Mr. Obama’s words late this week, as his natal Moon is in Gemini.”

So what happened? On June 8, Reuters reports, “President Barack Obama said he wanted to know "whose ass to kick" over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, adding to the pressure on energy giant BP (British Petroleum) Plc.” On June 10, John Napier, the chairman of RSA Insurance Group, wrote an open letter to U.S. President Barack Obama describing his comments towards BP and its chief executive as "prejudicial and personal… We can all agree that the first and absolute priority is to stem the leak. Perhaps the second one is to ensure the reputation of the presidency outside the US is seen as objective, balanced, able and capable of taking the heat when under pressure…We liked the Obama we saw at your election, can we have more of it please.” And on Friday, June 11, the Financial Times writes, “UK industry expressed alarm yesterday at the “inappropriate” and increasingly aggressive rhetoric being deployed against BP by Barack Obama, US president, and warned that the attacks on the oil company could damage transatlantic relations.” Sounds like Mars, god of war, doesn’t it?

It was thus not a very good week for Mr. Obama. When transiting Mars is making hard aspects to one’s natal planets, the words of the legendary rock band “War” (from Chicago, Obama’s hometown, and a name appropriate to these times and this aspect) come to mind. In a song titled “Gotta Get Down,” there is a line about “kicking ass,” someone’s ass, anyone’s ass, and it ends with “I might even (have to) kick my own ass.” Or better yet, learn to think twice before speaking when Mars strikes, because one’s words can be offensive and lead to disputes.

In financial markets, Financial Astrology continues to accurately describe the market environment. It’s volatile. It’s wild. Strong moves up are followed by a sudden turn about, and vice-versa. On Tuesday, June 8, the very day of the first Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Aries, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to a new low for this year. But it wasn’t matched by new lows in the S&P or NASDAQ futures, thus creating a case of intermarket bullish divergence. The next day the DJIA was up 113, followed by a huge advance of 262 points on Thursday.

In the Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Japanese Nikkei made a now low as well last week, on June 9. But the All Ordinaries of Australia held its low of May 21; the NIFTY Index in India held its low of May 25; and the Hang Seng of Hong Kong held its low of May 27. Thus we have a series of intermarket bullish divergence from this region. In Europe, all the indices we track made their lows on May 25, and they were not taken out last week.

In other markets, the Euro currency found a bottom – perhaps temporarily – with a new 4-year low on Monday, June 7, at 1.1874. Crude Oil may have also found a bottom last Monday, just one day before the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, around 69.50. Gold made a new all-time high right on the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction of June 8 as it rose to 1254.50, but then started to pull back. In all these instances, one can clearly see that the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction correlated with powerful reversal signatures within one trading day.

In retrospect, we now have a case where the U.S. (and many other world) stock markets made their yearly high exactly on the date that Saturn was in opposition to Uranus (April 26), and their bottom exactly on the date that Jupiter was in conjunction to Uranus. This is why Financial Astrology “kicks ass” compared to other market timing tools.  This is how Financial Astrology works, and why it is extremely valuable, especially when used in combination with other studies like technical analysis, pattern recognition, and cycles’ analysis. But fortunately we live in a time when Financial Astrology is not overly used (or even considered valid) by the majority of investors, thus allowing us to continue with this “edge that all traders seek.”

Short-Term Geocosmics

The onslaught of important geocosmic signatures, one after the other, does not end yet. From May 30 through June 25, twelve important geocosmic signatures unfold. Eight of these are Level 1 types, which have the highest correlation to the completion of primary or greater cycles (see “The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing, Volume 3: Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles”). This includes the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction of last week, one of the strongest of all, given an orb of 11 trading days. But the midpoint of this ‘cluster’ is June 12, this weekend, so the possibility remains that markets will continue this behavior of wild price swings. This time band ends with the full moon lunar eclipse (June 26), conjunct Pluto, and in the early degrees of cardinal signs, thus touching off the Cardinal Climax. And all of this is but a prelude for late July through early August, when Mars and Saturn both enter Libra, setting off the core of this once-in-a-lifetime celestial mandala. For an astrologer, it is like watching the birth of a new era through three-D glasses designed to display the Creator’s writing in the heavens. Our job, as Financial and Mundane Astrologers, is to decipher what it means in terms of human evolution. Are we to destroy ourselves? Or experience a rebirth of great magnitude as it forces us to reach deep down into the innermost resources of our collective being?

The financial markets are apt to reflect the magnitude of this rare moment in human history too, for they are but arenas in which congregate some of the most intelligent people on the planet, each behaving in their own unique way to this invisible and mysterious energy, but ultimately causing a movement into a new and as yet unspecified direction. We are in a new portal of reality, and we are still trying to define the landscape that will eventually be shaped. 


Longer-Term Thoughts

 “… the phrase ‘robber baron’... entered the American lexicon as a term for an industrialist who wields his power unscrupulously, to the harm of others. (Henry J.) Raymond criticized (Cornelius) Vanderbilt for ‘driving too sharp a competition… competition for competition’s sake; competition which crowds out legitimate enterprises… or imposes tribute upon them’…”
- T.J. Stiles in “The First Tycoon,” regarding the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1860.

The Year of Extremism begins now from an astrological point of view, even though signs of this trend have been evidence since the 1000 point intraday drop in the DJIA in a matter of minutes on May 6. Jupiter and Uranus together represents extremism in many forms: in the price movements of financial markets, the urge to corner a particular area of business or a commodity, the bold aggression of a tyrant to control a nation’s government and treasury, or the emergence of a young super athlete (or horse) who breaks records in his/her sport. In Aries, it portends the re-emergence of the “macho-man,” one who dares others to try and stop him from doing what he damn well pleases. But even though Jupiter is with Uranus in Aries off and on for the next year, Uranus will be there for most of this decade (until 2018-2019). These themes will likely grow throughout this time, for Uranus in Aries is bold, aggressive, and wants things now. It is not a patient combination, and it is not one given to appeasement or respect for either morality or law.

At the same time Uranus will be in Aries, Pluto will be in Capricorn. Whereas Uranus in Aries wants the freedom to do whatever it damn well pleases, Pluto in Capricorn is consumed with the idea of forcing others to behave according to well defined and very strict rules of engagement. The key word might be “rules,” and there is an obsession that there must be severe consequences for breaking those rules. Since Capricorn rules governance and laws, this is the planetary combination that leads the thrust for more government regulations, especially over those entities whose lack of self-governance has led to a crisis, such as the banking and economic crisis of 2008. The threat of a second (and even third) crisis looms ahead, and government leaders are working feverishly to pass more and more acts of regulation in the hopes of preventing it.

But will more government regulations prevent crises? Or will they have an unforeseen opposite effect of actually creating more crises? The result of more and more limitations in activities implied by Pluto in Capricorn could lead to more and more risks from the ever rebellious, anti-authoritarian nature of Uranus in Aries. In a world of ever less resources and more restrictions to gain access to those resources, competition is apt to increase markedly to meet pent-up demand and thereby score huge profit. Regulations and laws will not matter in a New Era if competition becomes ruthless and those who have the most testosterone are the ones who end up controlling the much needed and much in-demand resources.

Where is this likely to appear and how can it be prevented, given understanding of these geocosmic principles? The problem may be in the continuing overlap between government and private enterprise. Governments around the world are becoming more enmeshed in the private industries of their nations, and powerful business and banking leaders are becoming ever more involved in influencing the policies of their government, despite the populist campaigning to the contrary of political leaders everywhere. Under certain types of regulatory reforms, strong-willed and tyrannical individuals can potentially gain monopolistic control through corrupt means, just as they have in the past under these kinds of geocosmic relationships. If this is going to work out well in the end, it will depend upon the emergence of strong leaders who hold personal values of integrity and honesty (the high side of Pluto in Capricorn) above the element of greed and attainment of absolute control through ruthless competition and destruction of opponents (the downside of Uranus in Aries, especially square to Pluto).

This is a theme that may play out more and more vividly with Uranus in Aries. Business versus Government may become a war zone. But what are the rules? And will they be abided?

 

Announcements




The “Forecast 2012” webcast will take place on Sunday, February 19, starting at 1:00 PM EST (that’s 6:00 PM GMT or 10:00 AM PST). Via the modern technology of our webinar host, you can log onto this presentation on current markets (both long-term and short-term outlooks) and the political-psychological climate for 2012, in the comfort of your home or office. All you need is a computer with speakers. You can hear the speech and see the live presentation and slide show, complete with the charts as they are being discussed, on your computer screen. The cost for this special event is $45.00. If you are interested in being part of this unique live webcast, just register at the MMA Website (www.mmacycles.com) and scroll down the opening screen for the announcement. Or drop us an email (ordersmma@msn.com) or fax (248-538-5296), or call us at 1-248-626-3034. Instructions to log into this event will be sent upon making reservations. Reserve early (before February 17), for space will be limited.

Many of you have asked about DVD’s or CD’s on the “Forecast 2012 Mini-Congress on January 21 in Amsterdam that I participated in. On the program were also three other excellent speakers on the subject: Irma Schogt of Schogt Market Timing in Amsterdam, plus world renowned astrologer Katen Hammaker-Zondag (specialist in the future of the Euro zone and Euro currency) and Antonia Langsdorf, of Cologne, Germany, who wrote “The Eye of the Storm,” a best-selling rendition about the year 2012 from the point of view of Mayan schools and astrologers. These recording will soon be available through Irma Schogt. We will announce when they will be available, probably within the week. You check in with us next week, or contact Irma directly at www.markettiming.nl.

 

If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or even Daily Market reports with position trading and aggressive trading recommendations. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis, as I no longer offer personal consultations. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Gold and Silver. Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/services, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. These reports are extremely valuable to those who trade ETF’s (Exchange Traded Funds). In the words of one of our subscribers: “I am really pleased with your recommendations through the Daily and Weekly Trade Recommendations.  I have used them to trade gold and silver stocks in my IRA.  In the last eight years I increased my account from $60,000 to $712,000 (now $850,000).  Thanks for your excellent publications.” - Bryden C., Small Business Owner, Illinois.


Copies of the printed version of Forecast 2012 are still available. There will be no additional printings, so when they are gone, they are gone. This year’s book is 200 pages – our largest ever – and packed full of information about the economy, USA Presidential election, social and economic trends, and of course, financial markets with their all-important three-star critical reversal dates (the one and two-star reversal dates are covered in the MMA Cycles Report, as well as weekly reports). For further information, please go to the front page of our web site at www.mmacycles.com, Or call us at 1-248-626-3034.

The E-Book version of the Forecast 2012 Book is now out as well in two different formats. The first is our own version, which contains both the text and the calendar-ephemeris for 2012. The cost for this is $55.00, or $35.00, depending on whether you also ordered the printed version too.  The second is through Apple iTunes, which covers iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPad, and also Amazon.com Kindle. The cost is $39.99. It does not contain the advertisements or the planetary calendar and ephemeris in the back. You can now order it if you have an email address registered via one of these 9 countries (USA, UK, Australia, France, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain). Just go to iTunes, and then “Library,” then “Store,” then in the field titled “Search,” type in “Forecast 2012” or “Raymond Merriman” (without quotation marks). Or, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/raymond-merriman/id408289861?mt=11.

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Our new 2012 MMA Catalogue is now out!! You can download this catalogue directly at http://www.mmacycles.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=41&Itemid=63.

Events:

February 19, 2012: “Forecast 2012 Worldwide Webcast!!!” This is our annual speech to viewers the world over. It will be the latest update on Raymond Merriman’s annual Forecast Book. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this speech will focus on the current state of the economy, political situation in Washington, DC, and in particular, the financial markets, including: the U.S. stock market, interest rates, the U.S. Dollar, Gold, and Silver. This will be a telecast of the live presentation taking place at the Michigan Education Conference Center in Troy, Michigan on Square Lake Road. The webcast and speech will start at 1:00 PM, EST and last two hours. Cost to participate in the webcast, or to attend in person in Troy, is $45.00. Go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/multimedia/forecast-2012-live-webcast-february-19,-2012!!!/ for more information.

March 1 and 3, 2012: Hong Kong. “Forecast 2012” on Thursday, March 1, and a full day intensive on “Financial Market Timing” on Saturday, March 3, with emphasis on Gold, Silver, Currencies, and Equity Markets for 2012. Organized by Earlthorn.Com at the Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Contact Teresa Wong at 852-2529 1211 (phone), or by e-mail at earlthorn@hknet.com. A special 90-minute private meeting with MMA Subscribers will follow the workshop on March 3. You must reserve your space for this meeting with MMA.

March 9-11, 2012: The 12th Annual Balkan International Conference, Belgrade, Serbia. Featuring a pre-seminar workshop with Raymond Merriman. For further information on this fantastic gathering, contact www.keplerunited.org. +381-11-267-31-92 or email info@keplerunited.org.

April 19 and 21, Boulder, Colorado. “Forecast 2012” with Raymond Merriman, plus a workshop on “Financial Market Timing,” focusing on equities and precious metals. Sponsored by ROMA. For more information and registration, contact dralagifts@msn.com. Once again, a private meeting for MMA subscribers will follow the workshop.

May 24-29, 2012: UAC!!! The world’s largest astrological conference. Taking place at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Go to www.uacastrology.com. There will be an awesome Financial Track, featuring some of the top Financial Astrologers and researchers in the world. There will be private meeting for MMA on Friday or Sunday evening on the top floor of the Marriott.

June 23: Amsterdam. A special 5-hour workshop on “The Gold Market: Forecasting the Price of Gold” Details to be announced shortly, but mark your calendars for an exciting event in one of the world’s most exciting cities at the most exciting time of the year: the first Uranus-Pluto square!

August 2-6, 2012: Midwest Astrology Conference, in Ann Arbor, MI, Holiday Inn. Pre-seminar workshop on Financial Astrology, Thursday, August 2, with Raymond Merriman. More details soon.

September 14-15, 2012: San Diego: Lecture on world economy and national election, and then a workshop on Financial Market Timing. More details shortly.
details soon.

Disclaimer and statement of purpose:

The purpose of this column is not to predict the future movement of various financial markets. However, that is the purpose of the MMA (Merriman Market Analyst) subscription services. This column is not a subscription service. It is a free service, except in those cases where a fee may be assessed to cover the cost of translating this column from English into a non-English language.

This weekly report is written with the intent to educate the reader on the relationship between astrological factors and collective human activities as they are happening. In this regard, this report will oftentimes report what happened in various stock and financial markets throughout the world in the past week, and discuss that movement in light of the geocosmic signatures that were in effect. It will then identify the geocosmic factors that will be in effect in the next week, or even month, or even years, and the author’s understanding of how these signatures will likely affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from a perspective of a cycle’s analyst looking at the military, political, economic, and even financial markets of the world.

It is possible that some forecasts will be made based on these factors. However, the primary goal is to both educate and alert the reader as to the psychological climate we are in, from an astrological perspective. The hope is that it will help the reader understand these psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and hence financial markets of the day.

No guarantee as to the accuracy of this report is being made here. Any decisions in financial markets are solely the responsibility of the reader, and neither the author nor the publishers assume any responsibility at all for those individual decisions. Reader should understand that futures and options trading are considered high risk.

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